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Capric acid

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Decanoic acid

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IUPAC NAMES, STRUCTURAL FORMULAE AND MOLECULAR FORMULAE OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS

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Decanoic acid Meaning

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Capric acid, also known as decanoic acid or decylic acid, is a saturated fatty acid, medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA), and carboxylic acid. Its formula is CH3(CH2)8COOH. Salts and esters of decanoic acid are called caprates or decanoates. The term capric acid is derived from the Latin "caper / capra" (goat) because the sweaty, unpleasant smell of the compound is reminiscent of goats.
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